captivating — Extremely attractive, charming, or fascinating in a way that completely holds one's attention and interest. Having the power to mesmerize or enchant.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Extremely attractive, charming, or fascinating in a way that completely holds one's attention and interest. Having the power to mesmerize or enchant.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His captivating dance moves made everyone forget they were supposed to be at a boring business meeting.
- The captivating sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
- She told such a captivating ghost story that even the ghosts stopped to listen.
captivating
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/]
Extremely attractive, charming, or fascinating in a way that completely holds one's attention and interest. Having the power to mesmerize or enchant.
The magician's captivating performance amazed the entire audience.
The captivating story kept every reader turning the pages. (Capture + Attention → Captivating)
The captivating performance was so fascinating that it became unforgettable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'captivatus,' meaning 'to take prisoner' or 'to capture.' The word evolved from literally capturing enemies in war to figuratively capturing someone's attention or interest.
Breakdown
captiv- (to capture, take prisoner) + -ating (present participle suffix meaning 'causing' or 'making')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“His captivating dance moves made everyone forget they were supposed to be at a boring business meeting.”
“The captivating sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.”
“She told such a captivating ghost story that even the ghosts stopped to listen.”
“The professor's captivating lecture style made even quantum physics seem interesting.”
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